Kidder Greenhouse Plan Supported

August 09, 1985|The Morning Call

The Kidder Township Planning Commission granted five requests at this week's meeting, including the changing of the zoning regulations in one area to allow for the operation of a farm produce stand and greenhouse.

The commission first approved a preliminary subdivision plan of John Yamulla of Lake Harmony Estates, Hazleton, for about 30 acres of land into 10 lots on the north shore of Lake Harmony.

Also, the commission voted to change the zoning of a 1-acre tract of land along Route 940 from residential to commercial in order for Millard and Judy Mertz, owners of Nando's Pizza, to operate a farm produce stand and greenhouse adjacent to their restaurant.

A variance was granted to Grand Visions Inc. to construct a home in the Holiday Poconos Development that will have a foundation projecting 14 inches beyond the 20-foot property line.

Representatives from the company said survey pins were moved, causing the workers to pour a foundation in the wrong place.

Frank Passalacqua was granted a special exception to construct a new restaurant along Route 534, adjacent to the Hickory Hills restaurant, which he owns. Passalacqua said he will move the entire restaurant business into the new building.

Ben Praedin from the Blue Heron housing development on Big Boulder Lake was granted permission to make changes in plans for a proposed restaurant at the development. Praedin said his firm is reducing the size of the plans originally approved for the restaurant.